Arsenal manager sick of being mis-quoted by media

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit out at what he believes to be a media agenda against him, with the Gunners’ boss angry at being mis-quoted, or mis-interpreted in his post-match press conferences.

Following Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Arsenal at the weekend, Wenger commented that :

"we didn't get a demonstration of football", which angered the Blues, and midfielder Michael Ballack responded by claiming that the Frenchman "always says things like this when he loses to find an excuse".

Wenger, however, feels that he is being mis-represented by the press, claiming:

"I was full of compliment and praise for Chelsea after the game.

"I find it completely unfair from the press that you take one word from my press conference to turn it.

"You did that at Villa, you did that at Chelsea. If you look at the intent of my press conference it was positive to the opponent.

"If you want, we can have a press conference and I can say nothing, don't worry.

"As for (Ballack's comments), I am long enough in England to know that the team who wins can say what they want. They are right.

"It is my job to take a distance from that and analyse the game in a calm way with a cool head and to analyse what is right.

"I have to live with all the conclusions that Chelsea are a much better side, but I believe what I believe."

Arsenal are now 21/1 (Bwin) to win the Premier League title.